Marine Quality Inspector - Defence

Kinexus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinexus, an Australian marine services firm, seeks a Marine Quality Inspector to support consistency across fabrication, structural, mechanical and marine works in Sydney. You will work closely with project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure compliance with project specs and Defence requirements.

Applicants must have QA/QC or inspection experience in relevant industrial environments, and a background in fabrication or marine work.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizenship is mandatory due to Defence security clearance requirements.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Experience in QA/QC or inspection within marine, shipbuilding, fabrication, structural, mechanical, offshore, heavy industry or Defence environments.
• Background in fabrication, structural, mechanical and/or marine work is essential.
• Education: Trade/diploma/degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Certifications such as NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector, ISO 9001 Lead/Internal Auditor, CSWIP 3.1 are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct QA/QC inspections across fabrication, welding, steel structures, piping, mechanical and coating works.
• Review and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures and project specifications.
• Complete visual inspections and dimensional checks against approved drawings and standards.
• Verify incoming materials and maintain material traceability.
• Prepare inspection reports, quality records and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Monitor corrective and preventative actions through to resolution.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, project teams and classification societies on quality matters.
• Support audits and compliance with ISO 9001 and project quality requirements.
• Help drive continuous improvement across project delivery.

Skills

QA/QC inspections

Inspection records

Quality procedures

Drawing interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Coating inspection

Welding inspection

Defence industry exposure

Education

Certificate III Trade Qualification

Diploma or Degree in Engineering/Marine Engineering/Fabrication

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is an established Australian marine services organisation supporting the delivery of an exciting new Defence capability.

They are looking for an experienced Marine Quality Inspector to join their Sydney team, supporting quality across fabrication, structural, mechanical and marine works.

This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with project teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders to ensure work is delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality standards and Defence requirements.

To be considered, you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen and either hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Come from a fabrication, structural, mechanical and/or marine background.
• Have previous QA/QC, quality inspection or similar experience within a relevant industrial environment.

Applicants who do not meet the Australian Citizenship and industry background requirements will not be considered.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct QA/QC inspections across fabrication, welding, steel structures, piping, mechanical and coating works.
• Review and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures and project specifications.
• Complete visual inspections and dimensional checks against approved drawings and standards.
• Verify incoming materials and maintain material traceability.
• Prepare inspection reports, quality records and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Monitor corrective and preventative actions through to resolution.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, project teams and classification societies on quality matters.
• Support audits and compliance with ISO 9001 and project quality requirements.
• Help drive continuous improvement across project delivery.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Australian Citizenship is mandatory due to Defence security clearance requirements.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Previous QA/QC or inspection experience within marine, shipbuilding, fabrication, structural, mechanical, offshore, heavy industry or Defence environments.
• A background in fabrication, structural, mechanical and/or marine work is essential.
• Certificate III Trade Qualification, Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Fabrication, Mechanical or a related discipline.
• NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector or ISO 9001 Lead/Internal Auditor qualifications
• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of welding, fabrication, coatings and inspection processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience managing inspection records and quality documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on an exciting new Australian Defence capability and contribute to a major marine program from its early stages.

For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Adrian Perini on 02 9492 7526.

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